CompTIA A+ Part 6: How to Build a Computer

Pluralsight

Course Summary

Learn about the installation of the hardware components that make up a computer, and see how to build a computer start to finish.

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Course Description

This course will teach you the ins and outs of building a computer. You'll see how to install a motherboard, processor, memory, hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards and more.

Course Description

This course will teach you the ins and outs of building a computer. You'll see how to install a motherboard, processor, memory, hard drive and optical drives, expansion cards and more.

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Course Syllabus

Overview
- 8m 36s

—Overview 8m 36s

Safety and Tools
- 27m 58s

—Safety Best Practices 9m 30s
—ESD Wrist Strap 8m 23s
—Recommended Tools 10m 5s

Evaluating the Case and Power Supply
- 23m 14s

—Assessing the Exterior of the Case 7m 36s
—Assessing the Interior of the Case 15m 38s

Motherboard Review
- 27m 26s

—Introducing the Motherboard 8m 9s
—Motherboard Schematics 13m 30s
—Walkthrough of Ports 5m 47s

Motherboard Installation
- 28m 23s

—Fastening the Motherboard to the Case 15m 30s
—Securing the Power Connectors 1m 42s
—Attaching the Front Panel Connectors 11m 11s

Installing the Processor and RAM
- 14m 16s

—Processor, Fan and Heat Sink Installation 9m 39s
—Memory Installation 4m 37s

HDD and Optical Drive Installation
- 16m 23s

—Securing a Hard Drive 6m 44s
—Installing an Optical Drive 9m 39s

Installing Expansion Cards
- 15m 11s

—PCIe Installation 10m 22s
—Network Card Installation 4m 49s

Wrap Up
- 5m 35s

—Testing Functionality 5m 35s

Course Fee:

USD 29

Course Type:	Self-Study
Course Status:	Active
Workload:	1 - 4 hours / week

This course is listed under Development & Implementations , Data & Information Management , Quality Assurance & Testing and IT Compliance & Audit Community